100% Update: While the Mom's Away ...

... the Dad will play ... with the grandkids, that is!

Artwork Courtesy of Linda Silvestri

Tonight, MyBeloved mom-napped Mom ( ... kinda like kidnapping a kid, but mom-napping a mom ...) and took her to a night out on the town. Actually, it was more like a night with all the church ladies at the church with food and fun. That left Dad, me, and Nos. 2, 3, 4 at the house. The little women ( ... Nos. 3 & 4 ... ) showered Dad with kisses all night long. I wish you could have seen the innocent, sweet kisses ... true joy and happiness ... from young to old. (... big sigh, little tear ...) After the girls went to bed, No. 2 watched a Disney movie ( ... No, I am not going to say that he watches too much television ... ), while Dad and I watched some Monday Night Football. Go Jacksonville! Here's an update:

1. Last week, we asked you to pray for dental coverage approval from InsureYouCo. for the reconstructive dental work in Dad's mouth.


2. That prayer request was partially resolved today! InsureYouCo. will cover the dental work, but only for an in-network provider. ( ... Don't get me started on whether that makes sense ... it doesn't ... Dad does not have dental coverage through InsureYouCo. ... If he did, then there would not have been a coverage issue in the first place ... )


3. We now need to petition the company for a out-of-network waiver for services to be provided by Dad's regular dentist, Dr. Dentyn, or we need to find an in-network dentist that will fit Dad into their schedule immediately.


4. Dad get some glasses tomorrow, that will help with his vision. He can now see about 7 feet in front of himself.


5. December 16 is an appointment with Dr. 90210, the plastic surgeon, who will be able to assess the regeneration of nerves in Dad's face. Even then, they will not be able to do any surgery until February 2009.


6. December 18 is an appointment with Dr. Spock, the ear specialist, who will be able to assess Dad's loss of hearing. The EarNoseThroat team determined that there was no permanent damage to the ear drum and other internal parts of the ear. However, Dad is having a problem with the air pressure and, thus, hearing in both ears.


7. December 19 is a follow-up appointment with Dr. BoneFixer, the orthopedic surgeon, who reported last visit that the fractures in Dad's pelvic and tailbone were healing nicely.

Overall, Dad is getting familiar with his homestead. He likes having his bed. He likes having his own television. He likes having his wife by his side.